Browne Jacobson

We're excited to announce that we've been shortlisted for the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025 in the category of Legal Adviser of the Year: National/Regional. The shortlisting is a testament of our private equity team's continued successes throughout 2024, including more than 20% growth in the number of private equity deals completed compared to the previous year, an increased focus on international deals and the appointment of five private equity partners to the firm across London, Manchester, Dublin and Cardiff. Gareth Davies, our Private Equity Partner, said: “Our private equity team is thrilled to once again be recognised in this year’s shortlisting after a standout year for the firm." Good luck to all the finalists. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3CdUplN #PEA25 #Awards #PrivateEquity

The inaugural edition of our Retail Law Roundup, where we share legal updates for retailers and brands, is now available. In this edition we look at: * UK consumer law: What is changing and how might it affect retailers? * Navigating the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023: Implications for retailers with vacant premises. * Balancing employer flexibility and employee rights. Dive into this edition here: https://bit.ly/3DW5RmB #Retail #ConsumerLaw

Our lawyers have shared their 2025 predictions for Corporates and Private Client sectors. These sectors include: * Energy and Infrastructure * Technology * Construction * Real Estate and Construction * Automotive * Fashion and Beauty Read our lawyers' insights here: https://bit.ly/40E6aLX #CorporateLaw

As the demand for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages grows, so do the advertising regulations. Last year marked a significant milestone with Advertising Standards Authority introducing new rules and guidance for alcohol alternative product advertising. Our Associate, Andrew Douglas, takes a look at the alcohol-alternative ad rules in our article below. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gT9oki #AlcoholFree #DryJanuary #FoodAndDrink

As part of our continued growth in Wales, we are relocating while we prepare for a permanent move in Cardiff’s business district later this year. Our interim office details are as follows: * Address: 1st Floor, 14 St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 3DD * Opening date: Thursday 16 January 2025 There will be no disruption to our services and our team remains dedicated to providing the high standard of legal support you expect from us. We look forward to welcoming you to our new St Andrews Crescent office as well as our future permanent Cardiff home, expected to open in late 2025.

We are excited to be working with Serco Group plc after being appointed to its legal panel. This contract award is testament to our growing reputation servicing large corporates alongside our position as a trusted adviser to both local and central government clients. Serco is a leading provider of services to government in the UK and Europe, and also operates in Asia Pacific, North America and the Middle East. Its panel covers a wide range of legal services including corporate work, data protection, litigation, property, procurement, employment and HR, contract management, health and safety regulation, and tax. We were selected after demonstrating impressive private and public sector credentials, and a clear understanding of the O Shaped principles in providing a more holistic approach to client relations. Read more here: https://bit.ly/42dOibK #CorporateLaw #PrivateSector #PublicSector

What are the construction industry themes that are likely to dominate 2025? Our construction team takes a look at some of the key themes heading into 2025 including sustainability and net zero, AI, Building Liabily Orders, and more – and the legal issues arising from them. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fYA6qp #Construction #AI #SustainableDevelopment

In recent years, Dry January has transformed from a health-focused initiative into a major cultural and commercial movement, significantly impacting consumer habits and shaping market trends. In our Dry January article series, Browne Jacobson’s food and drink team discuss the key legal issues facing drink manufacturers, bars restaurants and retailers, amidst a rising trend of consumers going sober in the new year. Sam Sharp, Partner and head of our food and drink group, has provided an overview of the opportunities and legal challenges arising from this trend. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Pygj6f #FoodAndDrink #DryJanuary

Just before Christmas, our Food and Drink team published the winter edition of our quarterly regulatory update. This edition brings an update on the upcoming enforcement of junk food advertising restrictions in October 2025, by providing an analysis of the new guidance published on 3 December 2024. We also cover DEFRA labelling requirements, the EU's Aloe Vera ban reversal, and updates to the Weights and Measures Regulations 2024. Read more here: https://bit.ly/40pCRwd #FoodAndDrink #LegalUpdate

We're proud to launch the fourth year of our REACH (Race, Equality and Cultural Heritage) mentoring programme, aimed at providing support to ambitious black students aged 16+ and helping them to kickstart their career in the legal sector. With the proportion of black lawyers working in UK law firms standing at just 3%, it is clear they are disproportionately underrepresented in the legal profession. Our award winning REACH mentoring programme offers black students 1:1 mentoring by members of our REACH community, along with skills building sessions and a period of paid, in-person work experience at one of our offices. Applications for 2025 are now open. Find out more details and apply here: https://bit.ly/4j02Im1 #Mentoring #FutureLawyers #SocialMobility #DiversityAndInclusion